Intermediate Supply Chain Analyst

ROSS; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Supply Chain Analyst to enhance performance and minimize excess inventory. In this dynamic role, you will analyze key metrics, collaborate with various functional leaders, and implement strategic initiatives to optimize supply chain operations. Your expertise will help mitigate risks and improve inventory management while fostering strong relationships with internal and external partners. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for problem-solving and a drive for excellence, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree preferred or 3-5 years related business experience.
• Strong problem-solver with excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain metrics to optimize service level targets.
• Collaborate with leaders to execute supply chain improvements.
• Investigate issues affecting the Supply Chain.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Problem Solving

Negotiation Skills

Excel

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Business or related field

3-5 years of related business experience

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for analyzing key supply chain metrics to optimize the performance of corporate service level targets while minimizing excess inventory and distress sales through effective inventory management.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Assist sales, marketing, and supply chain managers to mitigate risks around undesired long/short inventory positions by providing information on length of inventory shortages and root causes.
2. Work collaboratively with functional leaders (Logistics, Demand Planning, Customer Service, Supply Planning) to execute supply chain improvements.
3. Investigate reported issues affecting Supply Chain.
4. Ensure business processes are Developed, Documented, Implemented, Utilized and Updated.
5. Manage internal and external relationships to coordinate business initiatives and activities.
6. Resolve business process issues, and work with business partners in investigating issues.
7. Identify and lead the implementation of supply chain initiatives that will maximize the value of the trading partner relationship.
8. Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with senior supply chain leaders within the customer's organization.
9. Through competitive and best practice analysis, strategize and evaluate possible integrations of new industry tools and technology.
10. Keep abreast of and appropriately leverage Best Practices used in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry.

Experience and Qualifications:

1. Degree preferred or 3-5 years related business experience.
2. Understanding of Supply Chain concepts.
3. Strategic thinker who quickly understands the issues and identifies opportunities.
4. Strong problem-solver.
5. Passion for taking initiative & ownership and working independently.
6. Strong negotiation, collaboration and people partnering skills.
7. Excellent Excel skills.
8. Ability to work within a matrix environment.
9. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
10. Ability to verify, analyze and summarize data.